Technology

Posted: Mon., May 7, 2001, 9:06pm PT

California pols lunch at Fox

Valenti speaks on technology and digital age

WASHINGTON -- The Fox lot on Monday welcomed a cadre of moderate Democratic pols taking a quick course on matters important to Hollywood.

The Washington lawmakers -- all from California -- included Reps. Lois Capps, Cal Dooley, Jane Harman, Mike Honda, Juanita Millender-McDonald, Loretta Sanchez and frosh lawmaker Adam Schiff.

Event was organized by the New Democrat Network, a fund-raising coalition that promotes moderate, centrist thinking. Org was founded by Sen. Joseph Lieberman (D-Conn.) and Sen. John Breaux (D-La.).

During a luncheon at Fox, pols and their supporters heard from Motion Picture Assn. Jack Valenti. Subject of the day was technology and the digital age.

Later, News Corp./Fox topper Peter Chernin was scheduled to throw a private reception at his home for the visiting lawmakers.


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